Courage an Ingredient for Obedience.

It takes obedience to be in the will of Yehovah God, and it takes courage to be obedient. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Yehovah your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9 Sometimes the "wherever" means there is an open field of direction and regardless of which way you go within that field the "wherever you may go" while in that field is also within His will and a "thus saith the LORD," is not required. Courage does not mean fear will not be present nor not being afraid forfeits the reality of why the fear is present. It simply means that in the face of fear it does not consume you, for the Holy Spirit, in you, is a consuming fire and the word of Yehovah God, is the torch in which the fire of His Spirit, may burn and illuminate your path. "For Yehovah, hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is a reality yet that reality does not consume you, rather the power, love and sound mind of Yehovah God, does embolden you. Now go and be courageous yet not ignorant of the reality one must face, upon the battlefield. The battefield is real and the glory is great yet the cost is great too. No greater cost has been paid then the salvation and victory provided through the Messiah. He is the commander and with His lead, victory is certain and victory is sweet yet again obedience is key yet courage is the ingredient of true obedience. Obedience is greater than sacrifice, therefore take courage and hold the mind and stay the course, the commander soon will provide His word and direction. Be blessed that you may be a blessing! Be increased that you may too be an increase unto the Kingdom! Shalom & Blessings, Pastor Heath Haas| LIFTMinistries Your servant in Yehovah